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Factoring a Difference Between Two Squares Worksheet
In this algebra 1 activity, students factor 20 problems involving the difference of two squares. They check their answers on-line.
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Factoring Perfect-Square Trinomials and Differences of Squares
In this algebra worksheet, students factor expressions into the product of two binomials. Four of the problems involve factoring perfect square trinomials. The remaining eight problems require students to factor problems that are the...
Mathematics Assessment Project
Generalizing Patterns: The Difference of Two Squares
After completing an assessment task where they express numbers as the difference of squares (i.e., 9 = 5^2 – 4^2), class members note any patterns that they see in the problems.
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The Difference of Two Squares
Students practice the use of number properties through exploring the difference of two squares, creating an array model for multiplication, and work with decimal numbers. In groups, students explore patterns in an array and determine...
CK-12 Foundation
Factorization of Quadratic Expressions: Algebra Tiles
What does it mean to factor the difference of two squares? The interactive presents an area model of the difference of two squares. Pupils rearrange the model to create a rectangular area. The learners determine the length and width...
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Factoring: A General Strategy
In this algebra worksheet, students factor 10 polynomial expressions. Problems involve several approaches to factoring, including factoring out common elements by grouping, factoring the difference of two squares, and factoring the sum...
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The Difference of 2 Squares
Students factor a difference of two squares. In this factoring a difference of two squares lesson, students use manipulates cut from a piece of paper to illustrate the difference of two squares. Students illustrate the concept by...
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Difference of Squares
Middle schoolers analyze arithmetic statements. In this difference of squares lesson, students explore patterns and factor the difference of two squares. They compare quantities with integers. Middle schoolers model and solve equations.
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Factoring Special Binomials and Trinomials
In this factoring special binomials and trinomials worksheet, students multiply two sets of binomials. They answer 7 true/false questions. Students factor 57 polynomials. They divide two pairs of binomials. There are 60 problems in all.
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Factoring The Difference of Two Perfect Squares
In this factoring instructional activity, students factor the difference of two perfect squares. All ten given equations contain at least one squared variable and one constant.
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Factoring Polynomials 2
In this algebra worksheet, learners factor thirty-six polynomial expressions. All of the expressions are second degree polynomials. Twelve problems are the sum or difference of two squares, and one problem has a common factor for both...
Virginia Department of Education
Integers: Addition and Subtraction
Young mathematicians construct their own understanding of integers with an inquiry-based math lesson plan. Using colored chips to represent positive and negative numbers, children model a series of addition and subtraction problems as...
Illustrative Mathematics
Comparing Rational and Irrational Number
Algebra learners must know how to use rational numbers to approximate irrationals. This resource asks participants to decide which number is larger without using a calculator. It makes a great exercise to use as a five-minute transition...
Inside Mathematics
Squares and Circles
It's all about lines when going around. Pupils graph the relationship between the length of a side of a square and its perimeter. Class members explain the origin in context of the side length and perimeter. They compare the graph to the...
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Alice in Fractalland
Take your class on a field trip to Fractalland where they'll learn all about number and shape patterns. Based on Disney's movie Alice in Wonderland, this resource takes young mathematicians on an adventure as they explore patterns in...
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Number Theory
Learners explore the concept of number theory. They discuss an assortment of number theory topics such as prime numbers, composite numbers, GCF, modular arithmetic, and others in a lecture style discussion. Pupils view videos about these...
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Multiplying Special Case Polynomials
In this algebra worksheet, learners practice finding the product of two binomials. In each case either the answer represents a difference of squares or a perfect square trinomial. There are 26 problems with an answer key.
CK-12 Foundation
Linear Systems with Addition and Subtraction: Fill in the Boxes 2
Systematically combine shapes to arrive at one solution. The resource models a system of linear equations using colored shapes. Pupils follow rules to combine circles and squares to add the two equations together, resulting in one...
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Factoring
In this factoring activity, young algebra pupils practice factoring a binomial that is the difference of two squares and factoring by grouping terms for polynomials of four terms.
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Seventy-Two Factoring Difference of Squares Problems
In this factoring learning exercise, students factor seventy-two difference of squares expressions. These problems steadily increase in difficulty.
Del Mar College
Translating Verbal Expressions
Help scholars translate verbal expressions into numerical expressions. The two-page document is comprised of descriptions and examples that showcase terms and phrases related to addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, powers,...
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Factoring the Difference of Squares
For this algebra worksheet, students factor special equations using difference of squares. They follow the formula to factor. There are 9 questions with an answer key.
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Geometric Shapes and Figures
Are your mathematicians figuring out the difference between shapes and figures? Using a simple, visual identification worksheet, students analyze 2 shapes and 2 figures, answering 4 questions about each. Learners determine their...
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Factoring Polynomials
In this factoring worksheet, learners find the common term, use special products or use the diamond method to factor polynomials. Explanations and examples are provided. This three-page worksheet contains 45 problems. Answers are...